Wild Rice Bread Recipe

This incredibly moist and healthy Wild Rice Bread recipe, a family favorite for years, is a taste of nostalgia! Originally printed in a local newspaper and later discovered in a cherished Christmas booklet, this recipe delivers a delicious loaf perfect for butter, cheese, or sandwiches. The unique blend of wild rice, hearty grains, and seeds creates a flavor sensation you won't forget. Make 4-6 loaves of this easy-to-make bread today!

Prep Time 300 mins

Cook Time 1860 mins

Calories 2023.2 kcal

Protein 115g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Wild Rice Bread

Wild Rice
4 cups warm water
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 cup shortening (vegetable or lard)
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup natural bran
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
Cereal
1 cup rolled oats
approximately 10 cups all-purpose flour

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How to Make Wild Rice Bread

Cook 1 cup wild rice in 4 cups of water in a saucepan until tender (about 45-60 minutes). Drain and let cool completely.
In a small bowl, dissolve 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast in ½ cup lukewarm water with 1 teaspoon sugar. Let stand 10-15 minutes until foamy.
In a large bowl, combine 4 cups warm water, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup molasses, ½ cup shortening (vegetable or lard), 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup natural bran, and ½ cup sunflower seeds.
Add the yeast mixture, cooled cooked rice, 1 cup Sunny Boy cereal (or similar), and 1 cup rolled oats to the wet ingredients.
Gradually add approximately 10 cups all-purpose flour, mixing until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1-1.5 hours).
Punch down the dough and divide it into 4-6 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a loaf and place in greased loaf pans.
Let the loaves rise again until doubled in size (about 30-45 minutes).
Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until the loaves sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Let the loaves cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.